This game definitely adds a very nice and fluid presentation to the roguelike formula. I know some people don't care for such a thing, but I think it's nice to see it. The genre has to evolve sometime. I know there are games out there with giant budgets and wowey 3d graphics that have roguelike elements, but I don't really consider those true roguelikes. This game is a true roguelike, though, IMO.